Photographer's Note

Deux Magots
Days ago Jason post a photo of this café at day, same year, 2012, I took one capture at the late evening, here people is active, talking, drinking or smiling happily as does the guy back at the middle in what seems a relaxes ambiance

Why so near?
It was 9.45 in the evening of a long warm day, so people keep walking along St Germain Boulevard (where the Café is located), waiters busy with customers, night has not yet fallen, still light was warm, so good time for one more photo of the iconic place, now my own version
I began focusing a bit away, trying not to call the attention of customers but there was always someone walking past me, so I waited till for seconds, there was nobody between the me and the seating people

About the Café
Open from 7 to 1 in the morning
Founded in 1812 at 23 rue Buci, it was transferred to Place St Germain des Pres in 1863
At the heart of St Germain quartier, a place where locals and tourist mix because from the terraces the view is great, the boulevard St Germain, the church, the Brasserie Lypp restaurant, at the other side of the avenue, la Hune bookshop, some singer ( like Edit Piaf years ago) from time to time
The waiters are dressed old stile in black and white, it attracts personalities from the world of arts, literature, politics and people from all over the world

*By the way I was going to Café Flore, some meters away from this and with less tourist in it

Hi Maria,
this brings old memories to my mind. I visited both Deux Magots and Café Flore when i was a kid. I can still remember the atmosphere from those Classic cafe´s. You have captured the pleasant mood here very well. Pleasant light and atmosphere, well done!

Hi Maria,i'm a barman and pics like your are always a great pleasure to me,always intersting to watch bars of other countries,and this seems to have a very good business watching the lot of people sitting outside,an excellent capture as usual whit very good exposure of the dark light,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

Ooh, I like yours more than mine! :) Such a great time for a picture like this, especially with a well known and historical cafe of this nature.

The ambiance you've captured at this moment is tremendous, I really enjoy the expression being presented...and from having experienced it in person, feels even more welcoming and brings back a flood of fond memories of the sights and sounds.

Smart idea to step back and not be noticed, allowing the patrons to remain unaware and unposed, everything looks and feels very natural. A super result in low light, and I assume this was a hand held shot??

As much fun as it would be to sit down here and say you've had a drink or snack at the famous Deux Magots, it's much less expensive and still just as charming nearby. :) Thanks for the mention, too bad we only missed each other by the matter of two months....we must meet in Paris some day! :)) Have a wonderful evening. Take care.

You are in competition with Jason(JACPIX), who is also posted picture of Paris cafe's, Maria.
A corner well taken on photo, vivid and vibrant evening shot, well collected it's ambiance.
Buenas dias,
Ike

This is the place you have to go if you want to be seen! Prices are very high, so people take their time for a coffee cup, looking at the tourists walking on the saint Germain pavements, who look at them. The parisian life in summer.
take care
CLODO

Hallo Maria, I suppose that Deux Magots is the most famous of the Parisian cafes, so it is always busy. And what a great subject for nice shots. beautiful evening picture. The people are really enjoying the warm evening, with a glass of wine or beer. I do not see any one with tea.. (I drink only tea and water). But the main pleasure is to observe what is going on the street.
Warm regrads MAlgo

Hello Maria,
Excellent exposure for this wonderful photo of the café. The warm light from the inside creates a very appealing atmosphere, that makes you wish to be part of that summer night in Paris. Thanks for sharing!
Lars

Hola Maria querida,
happy name day, I wish you whatever you wish for (as we say in Greece)! I like your picture very much, you managed to make a very neat arrangement of architecture and daily life scene. A consistent and well balanced composition with very lovely true colours and delightful atmosphere. A presentation that is excellently defined, natural and vivid. I also like the deep and clear view into the warmly lit interior. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely name day,
Ourania

Hello Maria,
I love this! The welcoming atmosphere provided by the evening light and the lights from the café is wonderful. Everyone is relaxed - wish I was there!
Very well managed conditions and a great composition.
Kind Regards, Ann

Hi Maria,
Nice to see this so very French cafe again, I feel like I have been here now seeing this and Jason's photo :) the golden light in contrast to the dark exterior mak the place look really inviting, and I could certainly not pass by here without stopping to go inside and get a good coffee. Nice place and nice post, thanks
Cheers
Noel

You have narrated a very interesting as well as informative article about the cafe. A nice view at evening time and shoot it perfectly, well color balance, contrast and exact position where you shoot it.

Hi Maria
Beautifully composed lively night shot and exposed to the best clarity and pleasing lighting and colours with the famous brand name dominates the corner. There's some attractive interests around finely featured together so meticulously done. A lovely low light shot beautifully executed, Congrats.
Best regards

Hello Maria
That is a gorgeous looking cafe that you have captured in this lovely low light photograph. Superb framing with the facade and the groups of people. Beautiful light and great atmosphere!
Thanks for sharing and have a nice Sunday
best regards
Satya

Hola Maria
Two main points cause a sensation in this perfect picture of a cozy street corner, immersed in the casual spirit of a night out in town: First the irreproachable rendering in and outside the tavern; and then, an attractive mix of cold and warm tones takes hold of attention.
Hasta luego.
Robert

Hola Maria,
very charming street scene, you captured such a nice mood here with people enjoying the evening. Tourists or not -the cafe must have something special -even if location only.
I have to go back to my photos from Paris again.

Hello my dear friend
how many people down there drinking their
coffee of talking eachother
I love shots with vivid life and movement
like this one this atmosphere is almost
perfect and changes everybody s mood
I liked your phrase as following here
people is active talking drinking or
smiling happily
thanks for sharing this atmosphere
with us
regards
Costantino